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Description
I am a working young at heart pensioner who has worked all my life in hospitality. I have two daughters living nearby, with five grandchildren . I have been running my b&b on my own for the last twelve years, as well as being a licence holder in a neighbouring town until five years ago. I am looking for assistance with the b&b, by way of helping with the work I am finding harder to do so quickly,i.e. changing beds and hovering etc.
As well as providing accommodation I will pay you for the hours worked.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Aide à la maison
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
I have visitors from all over the world, who come to enjoy the wide open space, and beauty the area offers.
enjoy cultureL’hôte offre un salaire correspondant au salaire minimum
Cet hôte offre l'hébergement et une rémunération.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the UK minimum hourly wage for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided inline with UK guidance. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Aide
Owing to my increasing years, I am looking for help two to three hours a day over four to five days a week, in the running of my small homely b&b at the top of mainland Scotland. Basically changing beds, and tidying rooms and kitchen. The season lasts until the end of September, and there are plenty of things to see and do in the area. Working hours in morning only, and I am flexible with days off.
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Français: Courant
Italien: Débutant
Hébergement
I have a small comfortable caravan alongside the house. Super fast wi-fi is available, and use of the cooking and laundry facilities in the house is not a problem.
I will remunerate you for hours worked , and you will be able to use cooking facilities in the house.
Autres infos...
The house is less than a mile from a ferry to the Orkney Isles, which runs until the end of September, and is on the world famous North Coast 500 route. Bus transport stops outside the house, rail station and airport only 16 miles away.
I have previously had world exchange students from Bangladesh stay, who still correspond with me, having enjoyed a stay here for a couple of months in the winter.
I am willing to offer remuneration towards your time spent here also, by mutual agreement.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Un
Nombre d'heures attendues
Maximum 2-3hours a day, 5 days a week
N° de référence hôte : 319939444879
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14 févr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (1812Flo) pour l'hôte
What can I say except grazie mille Gordon!!!
My first workaway so far and so so happy with my experience.
It has been an absolute pleasure staying at Hamnavoe, Gordon made me feel so welcomed.
Not as busy as it will be from spring onwards, but kept myself useful helping round the hostel and running errands here and there - turn over of beds,… read more
My first workaway so far and so so happy with my experience.
It has been an absolute pleasure staying at Hamnavoe, Gordon made me feel so welcomed.
Not as busy as it will be from spring onwards, but kept myself useful helping round the hostel and running errands here and there - turn over of beds,… read more
27 sept. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Kalenia) pour l'hôte
what can I say about this incredible place that jon'groats, beautiful it would stay for longer if I could. I really loved my stay there, I went to spend 3 months and ended up staying 6 months. The work was simple, it was like taking care of my own home, so I did everything with care and love. But what surprised me the most was Gordon and Ellen,… read more
26 mars 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Emma)
I find it hard to put into words how much Emma has impacted my life! She is an amazingly hard working, amiable and fun person to have help you. She was extremely friendly and helpful with all my guests ,and was well known to the locals in the village when taking my wee dog Ellie on her daily walks.
We enjoyed playing games together to pass the… read more
We enjoyed playing games together to pass the… read more
(Excellent
)
26 mars 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Emma) pour l'hôte
My experience with Gordon and Ellie was amazing! Gordon is such a friendly, welcoming, open minded, optimistic, fun and kind person. He introduced me to the entire village, to Scottish music, Scottish food and Scottish culture in general. He taught me how to play Othello and plenty of other tricks. He would always do his best to make my stay as… read more
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Échange culturel:
(4.9)
Communication:
(4.9)
14 févr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (1812Flo) pour l'hôte
What can I say except grazie mille Gordon!!!
My first workaway so far and so so happy with my experience.
It has been an absolute pleasure staying at Hamnavoe, Gordon made me feel so welcomed.
Not as busy as it will be from spring onwards, but kept myself useful helping round the hostel and running errands here and there - turn over of beds,… read more
My first workaway so far and so so happy with my experience.
It has been an absolute pleasure staying at Hamnavoe, Gordon made me feel so welcomed.
Not as busy as it will be from spring onwards, but kept myself useful helping round the hostel and running errands here and there - turn over of beds,… read more
27 sept. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Kalenia) pour l'hôte
what can I say about this incredible place that jon'groats, beautiful it would stay for longer if I could. I really loved my stay there, I went to spend 3 months and ended up staying 6 months. The work was simple, it was like taking care of my own home, so I did everything with care and love. But what surprised me the most was Gordon and Ellen,… read more
26 mars 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Emma)
I find it hard to put into words how much Emma has impacted my life! She is an amazingly hard working, amiable and fun person to have help you. She was extremely friendly and helpful with all my guests ,and was well known to the locals in the village when taking my wee dog Ellie on her daily walks.
We enjoyed playing games together to pass the… read more
We enjoyed playing games together to pass the… read more
(Excellent
)
26 mars 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Emma) pour l'hôte
My experience with Gordon and Ellie was amazing! Gordon is such a friendly, welcoming, open minded, optimistic, fun and kind person. He introduced me to the entire village, to Scottish music, Scottish food and Scottish culture in general. He taught me how to play Othello and plenty of other tricks. He would always do his best to make my stay as… read more
17 mars 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Océane)
Words fail me when I try to express the wonderful experience it was having Océane come and help me in my John o Groats B+B. I could not have wished for a more caring and helpful young lady.
Océane never found any task to much, and went about her household duties with vigour and attention to every detail, keeping everything clean and tidy.
My wee… read more
Océane never found any task to much, and went about her household duties with vigour and attention to every detail, keeping everything clean and tidy.
My wee… read more
(Excellent
)
1 févr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Océane) pour l'hôte
I’m on the way back from the place and I’m sad to leave Gordon, his sister, his friends and all the people than I met. There are no word enough to describe my experience with Gordon. I found a friend, an other grandfather, a father… he was always kind, friendly and he wanted to know if everything was alright for me everytime. I felt like at my… read more
28 févr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Angela & Daniela) pour l'hôte
I was a month where Gordon! The month of November in 2022 and I can assure you that it was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life! It was a month of much learning, I met incredible places and people! I really enjoyed the company of Gordon, Alice, Madge and Ellie. The work is very simple, it is not heavy at all, we take advantage of… read more
21 janv. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Natalie)
Natalie was an absolute dream of a Workaway!! She helped me in my B&B in the North of Scotland over the whole Summer season between May and October. Nothing was ever too much bother for Natalie, and every task was undertaken speedily and to my complete satisfaction.
Natalie has an amazing, bubbly personality, and her friendly and helpful… read more
Natalie has an amazing, bubbly personality, and her friendly and helpful… read more
(Excellent
)
22 août 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Elsa) pour l'hôte
Gordon was a fantastic host who went out of his way to make sure my stay in John o'Groats was safe, comfortable, and enriching.
The work was as described and the morning working hours left me with plenty of time to relax and/or to explore the area. I really enjoyed helping out with breakfast at the B&B, walking with Ellie, discovering hidden gems… read more
The work was as described and the morning working hours left me with plenty of time to relax and/or to explore the area. I really enjoyed helping out with breakfast at the B&B, walking with Ellie, discovering hidden gems… read more
21 août 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Elsa)
Elsa was an absolute star helper with me in my B&B. She made all my guests so happy when serving breakfast, and went out of her way to accommodate them,even when they wished very early starts.
She is a wonderful, cheerful young girl who made a big difference to my life,and also that of my elder Sister in her 80s ,suffering with Altzeimers, by… read more
She is a wonderful, cheerful young girl who made a big difference to my life,and also that of my elder Sister in her 80s ,suffering with Altzeimers, by… read more
(Excellent
)
20 août 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Randi & René)
It was a lovely experience having Randi come and help me in my B&B over a very busy couple of months. I appreciate her dedication to all the work she has done for me, and for keeping my house clean and tidy for my guests.
I can highly recommend Randi to all future hosts, and assure them she will be a bonus in helping you in any tasks.
I wish her… read more
I can highly recommend Randi to all future hosts, and assure them she will be a bonus in helping you in any tasks.
I wish her… read more
(Excellent
)
20 août 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Randi & René) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Gordon for just over 2 months, and had a great experience! I loved being able to take Ellie for walks, and the freedom he allows his workawayers. Not to mention he must be the most generous host I've ever helped out with, as he let me come early and offered to help me out in any way he could :) Somehow I didn't tire of the landscape… read more
18 août 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kira )
I am lost for words to explain how much Kira enhanced my business and day to day life! She is an absolute star in every possible way. Her detail to attention in making my B&B comfortable and welcoming was outstanding, but above all her zany, cheerful character made me so happy,and made me feel years younger!!!🙃
I am so grateful to have met and… read more
I am so grateful to have met and… read more
(Excellent
)
18 août 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Kira ) pour l'hôte
I loved staying with Gordon and Ellie!
I had the most wonderful time in John O Groats, and Gordon is such and amazing host. We talked, sing, danced and being silly together almost every day!
It was like jetting my granpa back, in truth I just gained a third one. He pushed me to believe in myself and do the things I wanted wthout caring for other… read more
I had the most wonderful time in John O Groats, and Gordon is such and amazing host. We talked, sing, danced and being silly together almost every day!
It was like jetting my granpa back, in truth I just gained a third one. He pushed me to believe in myself and do the things I wanted wthout caring for other… read more
14 avr. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Patricia) pour l'hôte
I spent 3 weeks with Gordon, and my stay was wonderful. From the first day I felt good at his house, and as the days went by, it felt like I was with someone in the family. Gordon is a very kind person and getting along with him was very easy. I had the pleasure of meeting her sister Marjorie and her friend Alice, they were always present on a… read more
20 janv. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Renee)
It was wonderful to have Renee help me for couple of weeks. Although it was a quiet time for the B&B, Renee kept herself busy keeping everything tidy, and was a great companion for my wee dog Ellie.
She did a terrific job helping me with my tax return, and totally overhauled my out of date website!.
I look forward to seeing her again before she… read more
She did a terrific job helping me with my tax return, and totally overhauled my out of date website!.
I look forward to seeing her again before she… read more
(Excellent
)
18 janv. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Renee) pour l'hôte
Gordon was a fantastic host that really took care of me up in Northern Scotland! I was wary as he lives alone with his dog however if anything I was made to feel welcome like a daughter. The work was very light and I appreciate all the inside jobs considering the weather was cold outside..John o Groats can get quite windy but he keeps the house… read more
19 mai 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Maguelonne)
What can I say....only thank you so much for all that you have done for me this last three weeks! With your wonderful help and your warm,friendly support I am now prepared for a very busy season after lockdown.
I really appreciate everything you did for me,and Ellie who loved her walks with you. It may have been your first year at Workaway, but I… read more
I really appreciate everything you did for me,and Ellie who loved her walks with you. It may have been your first year at Workaway, but I… read more
(Excellent
)
9 mai 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Maguelonne) pour l'hôte
Well, there is already a lot of great feedback ... so what can I say for a change?
...
Only :
T hese 3 weeks was so great ;
H amnavoe is a fantasatic B&B ;
A nd a great place to find good friends ;
N ear the sea, John o'Groat is very pretty ;
K eep calm and enjoy work for Gordon ;
S o, yeah, I was lucky to work at Hamnavoe with a beautiful team!… read more
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Only :
T hese 3 weeks was so great ;
H amnavoe is a fantasatic B&B ;
A nd a great place to find good friends ;
N ear the sea, John o'Groat is very pretty ;
K eep calm and enjoy work for Gordon ;
S o, yeah, I was lucky to work at Hamnavoe with a beautiful team!… read more
19 mai 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Emily)
Thank you so much Emily for helping me in my B&B for a few weeks. Your friendly nature and work were really appreciated, helping me prepare to re-open after lockdown.
I am really glad you were successful getting your job, and I am sure you will get on great. I wish you well in all you do, and hope to see you again soon😀
I am really glad you were successful getting your job, and I am sure you will get on great. I wish you well in all you do, and hope to see you again soon😀
(Excellent
)
9 mai 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Emily) pour l'hôte
I had the most wonderful time staying with Gordon and his lovely little dog Ellie. The B&B is lovely and the work was not too demanding at all. The work involved cleaning the guest rooms and helping around the house with other little tasks wherever needed. I enjoyed taking Ellie out for a walk everyday, she is really really sweet!
Gordon's sister… read more
Gordon's sister… read more
10 mars 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Gerline)
It was my absolute pleasure having Gerline come and assist me in my home. Sadly we were in lockdown, so unable to take B&Bs, however Gerline made every day a sunny day despite the weather, with her wonderful cheerful disposition.
She kept my home spotless, cooked some lovely meals, and performed tasks such as shopping for me and my Sister Madge,… read more
She kept my home spotless, cooked some lovely meals, and performed tasks such as shopping for me and my Sister Madge,… read more
(Excellent
)
9 mars 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Gerline) pour l'hôte
I had 7 wonderful weeks with Gordon and his sister Madge. Unfortunately, the B&B was closed, but that gave us space to paint the hall and I could take long walks with Ellie, Gordon's wonderful dog. Starting clicker training with Ellie was also great fun.
I had a very nice room with a lot of privacy. I could really be myself, which I appreciated… read more
I had a very nice room with a lot of privacy. I could really be myself, which I appreciated… read more
30 nov. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Maria)
It was a wonderful experience for myself ,my wee dog Ellie and my Sister Madge having Maria come and enrich our lives so much😁.
Maria could not do enough to help us in every way, whether it was doing housework, reminding me to do things(especially taking my medication) , keeping Ellie fit and happy and helping paint the bedrooms in the B&B.… read more
Maria could not do enough to help us in every way, whether it was doing housework, reminding me to do things(especially taking my medication) , keeping Ellie fit and happy and helping paint the bedrooms in the B&B.… read more
(Excellent
)
30 nov. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Maria) pour l'hôte
A great experience.
Gordon is a wonderful person, he is very generous.
I felt better welcome than at my home. I learned a lot of things about Scottish culture.
You will be lucky if you can spend some time in those magical places and with wonderful people like Gordon and Madge and Ellie.
I will never forget the time we spent together.
the best… read more
Gordon is a wonderful person, he is very generous.
I felt better welcome than at my home. I learned a lot of things about Scottish culture.
You will be lucky if you can spend some time in those magical places and with wonderful people like Gordon and Madge and Ellie.
I will never forget the time we spent together.
the best… read more
12 janv. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Membre Workaway) pour l'hôte
I had the opportunity to spend three weeks in John o’Groats with Gordon, this was my first workaway experience and I loved it. Gordon and Madge made me feel at home from the beginning. The town is small but the view is amazing and everyone is welcoming. I had a lot of time for myself that I used to take walks with Ellie (the sweetest dog), Gordon… read more
7 nov. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Wiebke)
Wi-wi was a wonderful breath of fresh air!! She was a great help in my busy B&B last summer. Everything she did was done properly to a very high standard. She was also a great friend , and great fun to be around. A great pleasure to take her to the local Karaoke,and hear her sing. AMAZING!!! Recommended most highly 😊😊 Win-win !!
(Excellent
)
24 sept. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Wiebke) pour l'hôte
This was my first workaway experience and I had a really great time! I spent 5 wonderful weeks (from mid June to mid July 2019) with Gordon and his wee dog Ellie and I can't thank Gordon enough for his hospitality, generosity, and the fun times we had. He made sure that I feel at home, I got to know his family--I especially enjoyed playing Canasta… read more
7 nov. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Hadassah & Ian)
What a wonderful experience it was having Hadassah come and help me. Everything she turned her hand to was done in a most professional manner, and nothing was ever too much trouble for her. She was extremely communicative, not only with me but also with guests from all over the world. I had every confidence in leaving her to run all aspects of my… read more
(Excellent
)
1 nov. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ricarda)
Having Ricarda come and help me was an amazing experience. She is the most caring and helpful young girl . Nothing was ever too much trouble for her. I found her to be a great help around the house, and also with my shopping trips. She is a very competent driver.😊 Ricarda is extremely friendly and open person. I had every confidence in leaving her… read more
(Excellent
)
28 sept. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (CatrionaB)
Cat brought a breath of wonderful warmth and music into my home and life! In the short time she was here she got through a load of work I was unable to do, and also blessed us with her beautiful voice and guitar playing .
She is a wonderful human being, and all future hosts will not be disappointed when they bring Cat into their lives.
I can not… read more
She is a wonderful human being, and all future hosts will not be disappointed when they bring Cat into their lives.
I can not… read more
(Excellent
)
28 sept. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (LineaZ)
Linea came to help me in my B&B for around two weeks while passing through the North off Scotland. I found Linea to be an extremely kind, warm hearted girl who was always willing to help in any way she could.
Nothing was ever too much trouble, and she found a very special friend with my wee dog Ellie, who missed her terribly when she left!
I… read more
Nothing was ever too much trouble, and she found a very special friend with my wee dog Ellie, who missed her terribly when she left!
I… read more
(Excellent
)
10 juil. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Axel) pour l'hôte
I spent a month in the windy John O'groat, it was my first workaway experience and I loved it.
I met Gordon, a active pensionner who does his best for his guests and for his helpers.
Hamnavoe (the B&B) is clearly a home far from home. I learnt so many things there. Some hospitality skills of course : cleaning rooms, doing the beds and helping for… read more
I met Gordon, a active pensionner who does his best for his guests and for his helpers.
Hamnavoe (the B&B) is clearly a home far from home. I learnt so many things there. Some hospitality skills of course : cleaning rooms, doing the beds and helping for… read more
8 juin 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Axel)
Axel came to help me in my B&B for almost a month. It was a learning experience for Axel on his first Workaway and he coped very well helping me in all aspects of the B&B.
He was always willing to assist, and performed all tasks as shown. I wish Axel well in all his travels later in the year to Canada and USA.
Have a great life experience with… read more
He was always willing to assist, and performed all tasks as shown. I wish Axel well in all his travels later in the year to Canada and USA.
Have a great life experience with… read more
(Excellent
)
2 juil. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Olivia)
Olivia was an amazing girl in all aspects. She went out of her way to help me run my B&B, and was extremely competent in all the tasks she performed. Olivia is a very warm and friendly young girl , and I can not thank her enough for her help and friendship. I recommend her most highly to all future hosts. She will not disappoint you.:blush:
(Excellent
)
2 juil. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (María Trinidad )
I was very happy to have Trinny come and help me in my B&B this summer. She was a brilliant helper in all aspects of the tasks she performed. She is extremely helpful and friendly, and nothing was ever too much bother.
I would welcome Trinny back any time, and recommend her most favourably to all future hosts.
I would welcome Trinny back any time, and recommend her most favourably to all future hosts.
(Excellent
)
19 févr. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Magdalena & Sebastian) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Gordon for about a week (sadly didn't have more time), but I really liked it! There wasn't as much to do as it will be as soon as it gets warmer, but even then the work will be absolutely doable! I also really liked cuddling with little Ellie and going for walks with her (the area is just beautiful!). Gordon himself is incredibly… read more
21 janv. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (MirelaJ)
I was blessed to have Mirela come and help me in my B&B over the summer. She is a wonderful person and an asset to any working environment. Nothing was too much bother, and all tasks were done to perfection. Apart from being a great communicator with all our guests, she became a friend to all my family including my little dog Ellie.
She is sadly… read more
She is sadly… read more
(Excellent
)
2 janv. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (MirelaJ) pour l'hôte
I spent with Gordon, Ellie and the B&B, seven wonderful weeks and it felt more than a workaway stay... it was like in a family. The town is pretty small, but cozy and quiet, a very good place for admiring the nature, reflection and meditation. Gordon was nice to introduce me to people around and take me to different nice places nearby, as to enjoy… read more
30 oct. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Maria Virginia) pour l'hôte
I was honoured to be Gordon's very first Workawayer. From the first moment I felt very welcome. He made feel like a member of his family and I will never forget such kindness, comfort and hospitality. Gordon is a wonderful kind and generous man who made sure I was always comfortable. You will never see him in a bad mood. I learned so many things… read more
5 oct. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Maria Virginia)
In my fifty years employing people in the hospitality industry, I can honestly say this young ladys work and personality has surpassed that of all previous people I have met.
I can not praise her highly enough. Her attention to detail, her ability to work on her own unsupervised, and her willingness to help at all times, and in all circumstances,… read more
I can not praise her highly enough. Her attention to detail, her ability to work on her own unsupervised, and her willingness to help at all times, and in all circumstances,… read more
(Excellent
)
